Whitney, Michigan
Whitney is an unincorporated community in Menominee County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.[2]
Whitney, Michigan | |
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  Whitney Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 45°49′20″N 87°23′16″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Menominee |
| Township | Harris |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 49807 |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1617943[1] |
History
A post office was established at Whitney in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1939.[3] The community was named for the owner of a local charcoal kiln.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whitney, Michigan
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whitney, Michigan
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whitney Post Office (historical)
- Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 139.
Municipalities and communities of Menominee County, Michigan, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Michigan highlighting Menominee County.svg | |
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| Indian reservation | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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